Strong Nails and Shiny Hair
Forget the expensive creams and shampoos. These are the best things to fill your shopping cart with for a radiant skin and shiny, thick and strong hair. True beauty comes from within!
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is seen as the plant of rejuvenation. It is mainly known for its fast anti-inflammatory and cooling effects on inflammations and burns. Grow a plant on your windowsill and use the gel in your smoothies, as a face mask, or apply on the skin for burns.
Berries
Rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals and counter aging. Try the Healthy Berry crumble for breakfast.
Lemon
Rich in vitamin C and a great cleanser for your body. It supports the liver in detoxification. Especially in the morning, drink a large glass of (lukewarm) water with the juice of 1/2 – 1 lemon for a daily detox boost. Drink with a (metal) straw to protect your enamel! Or use a drop of essential oil.
Ginger and Turmeric
Both have strong anti-inflammatory effects, work as antioxidants, fight free radicals, and have antibacterial properties. They are known for their blood-purifying effect, which is essential for a clear skin. Ginger helps with digestion. Drink more ginger tea and use turmeric in warm curries or a Golden Milk.
Sprouts
Sprouts are one of the best superfoods we know. They are full of enzymes that not only help with digestion but play an essential role in virtually all body processes. Sprinkle some sprouts over your salad, on your sandwich, or over your bowl of soup. Buy a bag of seeds at the organic store, and for a few euros, you have fresh sprouts on the table for months.
Cucumber, Celery and Radishes
Cucumbers and celery are great for cleaning our body. They help in the removal of excess fluids. Radishes are one of the most rejuvenating foods for our body. They are rich in sulfur, silicon, and vitamin C. These all play an important role in the formation of new connective tissue and work together for a radiant skin!
Arugula and Other Leafy Greens
Leafy greens have a very alkalizing effect on the body. They are full of minerals and vitamin A. The minerals that are so necessary for shiny hair, strong nails, and radiant skin! Arugula, in particular, is rich in sulfur and vitamin A. The perfect combination to protect the skin against the sun.
Drink a green smoothie regularly and imperceptibly benefit from these beauty foods every day!
Sweet Potatoes and Other Carbohydrate Sources
Healthy carbohydrate sources like (sweet) potatoes, buckwheat, quinoa, and rice are full of B vitamins. These are not only essential for energy conversion but also for creating a strong, shiny, long head of hair. Our hair only started to gain more volume when we reintroduced carbohydrates into our diet. You can get healthy carbs with this Kapsalon 2.0!
Hemp and Chia Seeds
One of the few foods that contain all nine essential amino acids and are also high in minerals and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Sprinkle some hemp seeds over a salad or in a smoothie. You can make perfect puddings with chia seeds, and did you know you can replace an egg in baking by dissolving 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in 3 tablespoons of water?
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is rich in antioxidants, helps balance blood sugar levels, plays a role in thyroid function, and in skin recovery. It’s the best oil for cooking as it’s a saturated fatty acid that remains stable when heated. Coconut oil is also perfect for use on the skin, for example, as a body lotion or massage oil.
Avocado
Avocado contains many nutrients that are beneficial to the body, but especially beneficial for the skin! It contains beta-carotene, lutein, selenium, folic acid, and zinc. Not only tasty to eat but also perfect to use as a face or hair mask.
More beauty tips, recipes, and information can be found in the Your 50 Days of Green Happiness summer book.